OVER the period of one week, participants of the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) from Regions Two and Four were involved in a rigorous curriculum, designed meticulously to demystify the complexities of crafting a professional business plan.
The training was about cultivating a vision, articulating it with clarity, and building a robust roadmap for sustainable growth.

This initiative, according to the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, signifies more than just skills development. It represents a profound investment in the potential of women as drivers of economic innovation and social change locally.
The ministry said that by empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to translate their ideas into viable businesses, WIIN is fostering a ripple effect of prosperity, creating opportunities not only for individual participants but for their families and communities as well.

The training served as a catalyst, igniting the entrepreneurial spirit within each woman and providing a supportive network to navigate the challenges and celebrate the triumphs of business ownership.
Just a few weeks ago, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Human Services, Arianna Beharry represented Guyana at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, where she underscored that the collaborative efforts between governmental agencies, civil society organizations, international bodies, United Nations agencies, and the private sector resulted in more inclusive policies that promote gender equality.

She pointed out that programmes such as WIIN have benefitted from strong partnerships, where women’s empowerment programmes are designed with inputs from multiple stakeholders, ensuring that they are holistic and impactful.
Approximately 23,700 women have been trained since 2020 through WIIN and Board of Industrial Training initiatives.

According to previous reports, billions of dollars have been invested under the present administration to fund initiatives which expand educational and skill-building programmes, increasing women’s workforce participation.
The courses offered by WIIN aim to empower women and girls in Guyana with accredited technical and vocational education and training (TVET), entrepreneurial skills and access to financial opportunities, leading to a path of financial independence.